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Recent articles about Bryan Priceen-usReds face tough decisions as they trim rosterSkipper Bryan Price can go a number of different ways as the Reds trim their roster in preparation of Opening Day.17 Mar 2018 17:20:54 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/reds_face_tough_decisions_as_they_trim_roster/s1_6083_25970693
http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/reds_face_tough_decisions_as_they_trim_roster/s1_6083_25970693Reds face tough decisions as they trim rosterhttp://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/reds_face_tough_decisions_as_they_trim_roster/s1_6083_25970693http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngReds Notes: Garrett looking forward; team looking for relieversFollowing a hip surgery and successful rehab, Reds left-hander Amir Garrett feels optimistic about the 2018 season, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. The sophomore is ready to put a nightmarish 2017 behind him. “I will re-establish myself again and basically start over from the beginning in spring,” says Garrett. “It’s a clean slate, 2018. 2017 is behind me. I have a book and that page isn’t even in there.” Garrett added that he feels stronger and has even shed ten pounds. While the 25-year-old southpaw got off to a hot start last year, his 7.39 ERA and 5.09 BB/9 at season’s end look disastrous. Garrett claims he’s happy that he had a rough year, as he had “never really had any struggles and adversity” prior to that.More news out of Cincinnati…
In light of a slow free agent market, the Reds are looking to add a player, says GM Dick Williams (hat tip to Sheldon). That player is likely to be a reliever, however, which seemingly closes the door on any notion that a rebuilding Cincinnati ballclub might be in on th27 Jan 2018 09:35:52 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/reds_notes_garrett_relievers_rebuild/s1_13237_25554125
http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/reds_notes_garrett_relievers_rebuild/s1_13237_25554125Reds Notes: Garrett looking forward; team looking for relievershttp://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/reds_notes_garrett_relievers_rebuild/s1_13237_25554125http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/d/7d4d7b8723ccee3ed7bed08d967cd28432824563/top_story/10121326.jpgManagers and top front office executives on expiring contractsThere are quite a few notable managers and top front office executives (general managers or heads of baseball operations who have different titles) entering their last guaranteed year under contract in 2018, creating even more pressure than usual to have a good season. Thanks to Cot’s Baseball Contracts for providing many of these contract details.As always with this list, it should be noted that contract length is far from an absolute measure of job security. Teams with seemingly stable management could be one disastrous season away from a shakeup in the dugout or front office, while some of the managers or executives listed here could have “stay as long as you want” handshake deals in place. Some teams also don’t publicize contract details for front office executives, so some of the names on the list could have already quietly signed extensions, or there could be other execs entering their last year under contract.Here are some of the names who could be facing a hotter seat than usual in 2018 (alphabetic26 Dec 2017 21:46:42 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/managers_and_top_front_office_executives_on_expiring_contracts/s1_13237_25314524
http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/managers_and_top_front_office_executives_on_expiring_contracts/s1_13237_25314524Managers and top front office executives on expiring contractshttp://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/managers_and_top_front_office_executives_on_expiring_contracts/s1_13237_25314524http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/3/9304db00cd462dbb3017667b76b569efe738d09b/top_story/10163391.jpgReds manager, umpires halt argument for 'God Bless America'Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett was ejected from Sunday’s game when he slammed both his helmet and shin guard after striking out looking to end the top of the seventh inning. His manager, Bryan Price, came out to stick up for his guy, but his argument was halted by the performance of “God Bless America.” When the argument ended, Pryce resumed his argument. But he managed to keep himself in the game.“’God Bless America’ gave me time to realize that was not the time to get ejected,” Price said, via Zach Buchanan of Cincinnati.com.Managers and umpires arguing is a tradition as old as baseball itself. But there’s certainly a time and place where it’s not appropriate. Price and both umpires (Shane Livensparger and Jerry Layne) did a good job of recognizing that.11 Sep 2017 20:02:20 -0400http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/reds_manager_bryan_price_umpires_halt_argument_for_8216god_bless_america_8217/s1_12680_24627854
http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/reds_manager_bryan_price_umpires_halt_argument_for_8216god_bless_america_8217/s1_12680_24627854Reds manager, umpires halt argument for 'God Bless America'http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/reds_manager_bryan_price_umpires_halt_argument_for_8216god_bless_america_8217/s1_12680_24627854http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/3/130d3bfc093f6bac8ef473dd90572560215f2c92/top_story/10193626.jpgBryan Price: 'God Bless America' kept me from getting ejectedCincinnati Reds manager Bryan Price came out of the dugout on Sunday to argue with the umpiring crew after one of his players had been ejected, and he almost ended up meeting the same fate. Had it not been for a seventh inning tradition in ballparks across the U.S., Price probably would have gotten the boot.Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett was called out on strikes to end the top of the seventh, and home plate umpire Shane Livensparger threw him out of the game for slamming his helmet in anger. That’s when Price made his way out of the dugout to defend his player, but something happened during the argument.Since it was the middle of the seventh, “God Bless America” started playing. Price and the two umpires he was arguing with immediately removed their hats and stood at attention. The spat resumed after the conclusion of the song, but it was far less animated. Price credited the timing of “God Bless America” for saving him an ejection.“God Bless America gave me time to realize that was not the time to get 11 Sep 2017 18:54:30 -0400http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/bryan_price_says_god_bless_america_kept_him_from_getting_ejected/s1_127_24627638
http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/bryan_price_says_god_bless_america_kept_him_from_getting_ejected/s1_127_24627638Bryan Price: 'God Bless America' kept me from getting ejectedhttp://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/bryan_price_says_god_bless_america_kept_him_from_getting_ejected/s1_127_24627638http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/0/d040b8742b2b57d664bbb35a74c9cd126faf2a69/top_story/10193626.jpgThe Cincinnati Redsâ€™ questionable decision on PriceWord got out this week that Bryan Price will return as the Cincinnati Reds manager in 2018. This decision leaves a few questions up in the air for the Reds to answer.
The first question that many have is why are the Reds bringing Bryan Price back. The Reds record during Price’s time as manager doesn’t present a good case for keeping him around. During Price’s nearly four full seasons managing the Reds, they haven’t had a winning season. The Reds have a .430 winning percentage during his managing tenure. Why would the Reds even consider keeping Price around with a record like that? There’s one quick reason why the Reds are being patient with Price. Most of the new Reds players that have emerged in the Price era haven’t found their stable footing yet. Now Price deserves some blame for problems there, especially with the pitching. Which is supposed to be one of his areas of expertise. Given his prior experience as a pitching coach.
The Reds are still dealing with the ups and downs that can be expected from rooki07 Sep 2017 21:54:35 -0400http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/the_cincinnati_reds_questionable_decision_on_price/s1_7899_24619775
http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/the_cincinnati_reds_questionable_decision_on_price/s1_7899_24619775The Cincinnati Redsâ€™ questionable decision on Pricehttp://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/the_cincinnati_reds_questionable_decision_on_price/s1_7899_24619775http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngThe MLB managerial hot seat index: Who's next to go?In the high-demand, ever-changing world of coaching in professional sports, it's a fair assessment that every head coaching job is a temporary one. The window to show and prove is quick and short, and in the wide-open terrain of Major League Baseball, that is especially true. The 2017 MLB season saw three brand-new managers christened a year after five teams moved on from their managers the season prior. That is just over a quarter of MLB teams that have changed their on-field management in the last two years alone.As 2017 draws closer to a close, there will be even more changes to come. From a mixture of teams whose seasons have simply went awry to a handful of managers who have been in danger of the ice breaking beneath them for some time, changes are afoot.Which specific managers could be fired this offseason — or potentially before it —and what has landed them at this point? Which are foregone conclusions, and who still has time to save face? Here’s a look around at a handful of managers having rough seas28 Jul 2017 15:33:00 -0400http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/the_mlb_managerial_hot_seat_index_who_39s_next_to_go/s1_13132_24430381
http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/the_mlb_managerial_hot_seat_index_who_39s_next_to_go/s1_13132_24430381The MLB managerial hot seat index: Who's next to go?http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/the_mlb_managerial_hot_seat_index_who_39s_next_to_go/s1_13132_24430381http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/2/a2d2f9cdbef15b0d83ae96d25580236b1a398c31/top_story/USATSI_10161414.jpgBryan Price Elaborates on Workloads and Pitcher InjuriesBack in December, Bryan Price opined in these pages that young pitchers should throw more, not less. The Cincinnati Reds manager was referring to the minor leagues — youthful amateurs are a different story — which is essentially finishing school for up-and-coming hurlers. In Price’s view, “throwing is the only way for them to learn the craft.” For that reason, they should “carry a heavier workload.”
Price uttered those words at a winter-meetings media session, which limited his ability to elaborate on, and clarify, certain salient opinions. With that in mind, I recently followed up with the former pitching coach to give him that opportunity. Injuries and causation was the first subject he addressed.
“I don’t see anything in our baseball community — our pitching community — that suggests protecting these kids by decreasing their workload leads to a lessening of the number of injuries that require surgery,” said Price. “We have yet to put a finger on how we’re going to cure, and completely avoid, the Tommy John03 Mar 2017 13:47:35 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/bryan_price_elaborates_on_workloads_and_pitcher_injuries/s1_8637_23371483
http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/bryan_price_elaborates_on_workloads_and_pitcher_injuries/s1_8637_23371483Bryan Price Elaborates on Workloads and Pitcher Injurieshttp://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/bryan_price_elaborates_on_workloads_and_pitcher_injuries/s1_8637_23371483http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngBryan Price on Developing (But Not Babying) PitchersBryan Price doesn’t believe in limiting pitchers. That much is clear based on his response to a question I posed during last week’s Winter Meetings. I asked the Cincinnati Reds manager — and former minor- and major-league pitching coach — if there are any changes he’d like to see in the way the organization develops pitchers.
I expected a more cautious answer than I received. Rather than pussyfoot, Price proffered a strong opinion. The way he sees it, babying pitchers in the minor leagues compromises their ability to work deep into games once they reach Cincinnati. Not only that, it can hinder their chances of becoming a top-notch starter.
Note: Price’s comments have been edited for clarity and continuity.
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Bryan Price on developing pitchers: “The big challenge for me, personally, is a world where we want pitchers to throw less. I think they need to throw more. And not just necessarily bulk innings; I think pitchers need to throw more on the side. We have pitchers come through our system 15 Dec 2016 11:08:53 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/bryan_price_on_developing_but_not_babying_pitchers/s1_8637_22707061
http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/bryan_price_on_developing_but_not_babying_pitchers/s1_8637_22707061Bryan Price on Developing (But Not Babying) Pitchershttp://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/bryan_price_on_developing_but_not_babying_pitchers/s1_8637_22707061http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngBryan Price will return as Reds manager in 2017Despite enduring a woeful 2016 campaign that has seen them go 67-92 and counting, the Cincinnati Reds will not be making any major coaching staff changes for next season.
The team announced on Friday that Bryan Price will be retained as manager for 2017. His entire staff has been offered contracts to return as well.
Bryan Price will return as the Reds' manager in 2017. The entire coaching staff has been offered contracts to return next season.
— Reds Media Relations (@RedsPR) September 30, 2016
Price, 54, was hired as Reds manager in October 2013 and has compiled a 207-276 record (.429) since then with three straight losing seasons. The team has clinched another last-place finish in the NL Central this year, and they still have a chance of ending up with the worst record in the National League once the regular season is complete.
There had been some rumors recently that Price might be on the hot seat, which is understandable given the way that the losses have piled up. But in truth, such a sputtering i30 Sep 2016 17:26:22 -0400http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/bryan_price_will_return_as_reds_manager_in_2017/s1_127_21992965
http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/bryan_price_will_return_as_reds_manager_in_2017/s1_127_21992965Bryan Price will return as Reds manager in 2017http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/bryan_price_will_return_as_reds_manager_in_2017/s1_127_21992965http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/d/8d717512be2d58a1b4934ea9966b0646641ec2c8/top_story/9493304.jpgCardinals-Reds game ends in controversy after umps leave fieldThe St. Louis Cardinals won their game against the Cincinnati Reds 4-3 on Thursday in controversial fashion that left Cincinnati highly dissatisfied.
The game was tied at 3 entering the bottom of the ninth. Yadier Molina was up with Matt Carpenter on first and two outs in the inning. Molina smacked a ball to deep left field that bounced off the second wall at Busch Stadium. In live action, Carpenter raced around the bases to score the winning run.
The Cardinals began to celebrate while the umpires walked off the field.
YADI! YADI! YADI! #STLCards pic.twitter.com/8Vu0M9OZIV
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) September 30, 2016
However, the Reds later realized that the ball hit off the second wall at the stadium, which is considered out of play. That means Molina should have been credited with a ground-rule double. Runners cannot advance additional bases on ground-rule doubles, so Carpenter should have been sent back to third base according to the rules, with Molina at second.
If the proper ruling wer29 Sep 2016 22:54:46 -0400http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/cardinals_reds_game_ends_in_controversy_after_umps_leave_field/s1_127_21984592
http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/cardinals_reds_game_ends_in_controversy_after_umps_leave_field/s1_127_21984592Cardinals-Reds game ends in controversy after umps leave fieldhttp://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/cardinals_reds_game_ends_in_controversy_after_umps_leave_field/s1_127_21984592http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/c/6c098e01115f86cf78c05e5e06352922054045c0/top_story/9575610.jpgReport: Bryan Price might be out as Reds manager after seasonThe Cincinnati Reds are having yet another poor season, and it sounds like manager Bryan Price could get the ax.
CBS Sports’ Jon Heyman reports that Price’s job status looks “extremely tenuous” and that most don’t expect the manager to be back next season. He also says that Hall of Famer Barry Larkin is rumored to be the most likely successor for the job.
Heyman adds the following:
The team has underperformed, and Price isn’t getting high marks for strategy, either. There are whispers now that Walt Jocketty could move out of the GM chair, as well, perhaps upstairs.
Heyman says Jocketty has not yet made a decision on Price.
The Reds are last in the NL Central as of Saturday with a 55-77 record. They went 76-86 to finish fourth in the division last year in Price’s first year with the team. That came after Dusty Baker had three winning seasons in the previous four years, with all three being at least 90-win campaigns.
Not only has Price’s results lacked, but he also has made headlines for negative reas05 Sep 2015 20:42:32 -0400http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/report_bryan_price_might_be_out_as_reds_manager_after_season/s1_127_19481686
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